Preheat oven to 350°F

Slice bread horizontally into two halves

Mix butter, smashed and chopped garlic, and chopped parsley in a small bowl with a spoon

Spread butter mixture on both halves

Bake bread in oven for 10 - 12 mins

Remove bread from oven, sprinkle parmesan cheese

Broil bread for 1 min, until cheese starts to toast

Remove from oven, slice and serve